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ID:     721632
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Gordian I
Date Ruled:     AD 238
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Sestertius
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 238
Weight:     17.13 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Legend:     IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
Obverse Description:     Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Legend:     SECVRITAS AVGG / SC
Reverse Description:     Securitas seated left, holding short scepter
Mint:     Rome
Primary Reference:     RIC 011
Reference2:     Banti 7
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85400
Grade:     VF, hard green patina with earthen highlights.
Notes:     Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1632 From the Douglas O. Rosenberg Collection.